Jonny Harris

Johnny Harris is a graduate of Sir Wilfred Grenfell College's School of Fine Arts. He has extensive experience in both classical and contemporary theatre; his select credits include Edmund in "King Lear" and Hal in "Proof." His first one-man show, "Out Of The Bog," directed by CODCO's Andy Jones, led to several solo comedic performances such as CBC Radio's "Madly Off In All Directions". Jonny has appeared several times on "The Halifax Comedy Festival," in 2005 wrote for, and hosted, the 20th anniversary Newfoundland Arts Awards. Jonny was a founding member and continues to perform with the St. John's sketch comedy troupe "The Dance Party of Newfoundland."

On camera, Jonny has contributed as a staff writer on "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" and "Hatching, Matching and Dispatching" both on the CBC, the later in which he appeared as the series regular Troy Furey alongside Mary Walsh, Shaun Majumder and Mark McKinney. Thereafter he was cast as Billy Head in Mary Walsh's feature directorial debut "Young Triffie." In 2008 Jonny will return as the clumsy yet lovable Constable Crabtree in season 2 of the "Murdoch Mysteries," which airs on City TV.

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